Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Colman Domingo, Jeremy Strong and more react to the Golden Globe nominations

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – The nominations for the Golden Globe Awards is a star-studded collection of the biggest names from film and television.

“Emilia Pérez” is the leading nominee with 10, but Monday’s nominations gave a boost to several films hoping to be at the Oscars, including “Evil” and “The substance.”

The Globes are known for bringing together TV and film stars for the first major awards ceremony each year. The Globes will be handed out on January 5 in Beverly Hills, California, at a ceremony hosted by comedian (and Globes nominee) Nikki Glaser.

Here’s a collection of reactions to this year’s Globes nominations:

Cynthia Erivo, for “Wicked”

“This feels really surreal and wild and I think it’s especially special because it’s for a musical … it feels like a really beautiful full-circle moment to be celebrated for this and it’s a bit of a dream, that has come true because there was definitely a time when I didn’t think it would ever happen… I don’t know how often you get to do a big musical on screen.Some people that don’t go to musicals complete, going to see this, it just has has been the most incredible thing to see happen and my eyes are wide open every day and my mind is blown away by the connection it makes with people.” – In an interview with the Associated Press. It is Erivo’s fourth Globe nomination.

Jeremy Strong, for “The Apprentice”

“I was kind of prepared for the film to be overlooked, given the way it’s been going … So it’s just incredibly meaningful to me that the Globes recognized the film for its artistry and as a film. I think it’s been a real struggle from the start to get it done, but even more so to get it seen. And sort of to convince the industry that it was worthy of being seen. It is a human and archetypal story that could not possibly be more relevant or essential to the moment we are living through. … I’m just happy because I think it means more people will see the film, which has been the only goal. If you want to understand where America is in 2024, a lot of it points to Roy Cohn and his influence on Donald Trump.” – In an interview. Strong played Trump mentor Roy Cohn.

Demi Moore, for “The Substance”

“Just to have this recognition, this recognition, to be part of the conversation, I think is a huge win for women, but also for people who see the importance of self-love and self-acceptance, which are really the kind of overarching messages. i this. So I’m really excited.” – In an interview.

Pamela Anderson, for “The Last Showgirl”

“This is a tiny little movie that got me out of my garden. I was making pickles and jam. I didn’t think I’d be doing any more in this business. I was a little disappointed in myself and kind of reassessed some of my life choices. But then this came up and I read it and I could hear her voice in my head, I could already see it, and I was just like, ‘This is life or death. I have to make this movie.’ That’s the feeling that people get when they react to material. Of course, I didn’t think about any of this. I just thought, ‘I need a place to live.’ this film, my entire life experience from childhood to now.” – In an interview.

Yura Borisov, for “Anora”

“Yesterday was my birthday and everyone wrote to me and called me – but today it’s more than that. It was a very interesting time (making the film) and of course I hoped that some interesting people would see it, but I had absolutely no idea about all this, the Palme d’Or, everything …. All of them (cast and crew) absolutely gave 100% – and more than 100% – of the energy and attention they have, and that’s why I’m very happy that they’re also nominated.” – In an interview.

Cooper Koch, for “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”

“What I’m most happy about in relation to the nomination is just that I get another stage – a big stage – to be able to speak for them and talk to them. This part – this person – means the world to me, and it’s very, very special.” – In an interview. Koch played Erik Menendez.

Colman Domingo, for “Sing Sing”

“It tapped into something that I deeply understand – the transformative powers of theatre. It’s not just about putting on plays, but it’s about the community building it does, it’s about putting yourself in that person’s shoes. The film was made with deep sincerity and deep respect and deep amounts of grace.” – In an interview “Sing Sing” is about a real-life rehabilitation program that works to offer the inmates an artistic outlet.

Edward Berger, director of “Conclave”

“I wanted to show the humanity behind closed doors, the messiness, the imperfection, the ambition. In that sense, I feel this film is less about religion than about politics. It’s a political thriller. It could be about Washington , DC or on CEOs – the politics of power.” – In an interview.

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